Sachiko's Donburi (rice bowl with toppings) Recipes for Microwave Cooking: Basic Steamed Rice

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Basic Steamed Rice

Microwave rice in 25 minutes

[Makes 4 cups] Cooking time: 25 minutes

2 cups long grain white rice, washed and drained
2 1/2 cups boiling water

Image of puring boiling water over rice 1. Pour the rice in a 3-quart casserole and add boiling water. Cover with a vented microwave lid.

2. Cook on HIGH (1200W) for 5 minutes or until the liquid boils. Switch to LOW(30%) and cook for 14 minutes.

3. Remove from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes with the cover on.

4. Fluff rice lightly with a fork.

* When using plastic wrap as a cover, poke a hole in the center to release the steam.

For how long you should cook with your microwave oven, see Cooking Time vs Wattage Conversion.
For more tips of using Microwave Oven, see Sachiko's Guideline to Microwave Cooking.